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Real Dictators
Pinochet Part 2: The Caravan of Death
Sep 3, 2024
John Bartlett, an expert on historical dictatorships, joins Mark Ensalaco, a scholar of Latin American political history, and Peter Kornbluh, a historian specializing in U.S.-Latin American relations. They delve into the chilling events of September 11, 1973, as Pinochet's coup unfolds. The discussion reveals the harrowing experiences of students at Santiago's Technical University and the brutalities faced by detainees, including the tragic fate of Victor Jara. They expose the terrifying 'Caravan of Death,' illustrating the regime's systematic persecution of dissenters.
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- The coup led by Pinochet on September 11, 1973, marked a dramatic shift in Chilean governance, resulting in extensive military control and repression.
- Following Allende's death, the Pinochet regime launched brutal campaigns, including the 'Caravan of Death', targeting political dissidents and instilling fear across the nation.
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The Prelude to a Coup
In September 1973, Chile experienced rising tensions as civil unrest and dissatisfaction with President Salvador Allende's government reached a boiling point. General Augusto Pinochet, in a position of military power, feigned loyalty to Allende while secretly preparing for a coup. The economic distress, partly fueled by U.S. intervention, led many Chileans to believe that only the military could restore order. As rumors of a coup circulated, the stage was set for a violent takeover that would ultimately change the course of Chile's history.
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